We occasionally experience chipped, fractured, or broken teeth because of unanticipated events or prolonged wear which makes us feel self-conscious about the way we look. But do not worry - here, at The Dental Roots, New Delhi, or Gurgaon, there are many options available for fixing cracked, chipped, or fractured teeth.
What are the Causes of a broken/ fractured/ chipped tooth?
- Facial trauma following an accident
- Damage from sports incidents
- Untreated cavities, which can cause a tooth to become brittle and break
- Old, large fillings where the remaining structure of the natural tooth can become weaker over a period
- Thinning of enamel due to tooth surface loss (such as acid erosion)
- Eating something hard, although this usually only happens if cracks already exist, the tooth is worn or weak
- Multiple chips and cracks are often due to long-term clenching or grinding (bruxism), which is very common and often occurs whilst asleep
These are the most common causes of a chipped tooth that tends to really pull down our confidence. Dr. Dheeraj Setia and his team of dental experts in South Delhi and Gurgaon make sure that their patients, after any sort of trauma, leave the dental clinic with a beautiful smile.
There are various treatment options for such dental emergencies in Gurgaon and New Delhi.
Treatment Options are as follows:
- Small repair by smoothing the edge or repairing with a tooth-coloured filling - composite bonding. This is the quickest and the most basic solution that can be provided.
- Fractures or breaks may require a root canal treatment followed by composite bonding or a dental crown. In order to save the tooth and increase its longevity, in some cases, painless root canal treatment is mandatory.
- Dental crowns in case of split tooth, broken cusps or vertical cracks, and fractured molars. They are sometimes used as a precaution to reduce the chance of further cracks. The dental crowns used in The Dental Roots are aesthetic and do come with a warranty. We make sure that our patients step out of the clinic with that perfect smile.
- If the tooth has decayed from the inside out or completely fractured vertically, making it irreparable, it may be recommended for extraction as a final solution. This solution is only for the extreme cases and we make sure that we have a solution to that missing tooth (teeth) as well, that is, a dental implant.
- Multiple chips and cracks due to clenching or grinding teeth (bruxism) - splint or ‘night guard.’ These dental mouthguards are ideal and a must-have, especially for a sportsperson.
It is always a good idea to visit The Dental Roots in South Delhi or Gurgaon as soon as the tooth chips, fractures, or cracks. Any injury can raise the risk of infections or cause further deterioration, so getting care as soon as possible helps lower the likelihood of complications arising. To book an appointment, you may get in touch with us at +91 8130750008.